The Newton International Fellowship is a prestigious and fully funded research opportunity offered to outstanding early-career international researchers who wish to conduct high-quality research at leading institutions in the United Kingdom. The fellowship is designed to support career development by providing global research exposure, access to world-class academic environments, and opportunities to build long-term international collaborations.
Through structured networking activities and an official alumni programme, fellows gain lasting professional connections while contributing to an innovative and globally connected research workforce in the UK.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Organisations: The Royal Society | British Academy
- Category: Research Fellowships | Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Fellowship Duration: 2 Years
- Reward: Up to £280,000 Fully Funded
- Deadline: March 11, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Newton International Fellowship aims to attract talented researchers from around the world to the UK and support them in advancing their academic careers. The fellowship enables successful applicants to pursue independent research while benefiting from mentorship, guidance, and institutional support from a UK-based academic sponsor.
Applicants are required to secure a suitable sponsor at an eligible UK institution, who will assist in shaping the research proposal, preparing the application, and providing professional mentorship throughout the fellowship period. The programme strongly promotes diversity and encourages applications from researchers with varied backgrounds and experiences.
Fellowship Benefits
Successful applicants for the Newton International Fellowship in the UK will receive:
- Funding of up to £280,000 over two years
- Coverage for basic salary
- Research expenses
- Relocation and visa costs
- Estate and indirect costs
- Access to world-class research facilities
- Opportunities for networking, collaboration, and career development
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Newton International Fellowship, applicants must:
- Have been awarded a PhD or have successfully defended their PhD by the application deadline
- Have no more than five years of active full-time postdoctoral research experience
- Note that career breaks are excluded from the postdoctoral experience calculation
- Not be based in the UK at the time of application
- Not be required to hold UK citizenship
- Demonstrate written and spoken proficiency in English
How to Apply
To apply for the Newton International Fellowship in the UK, applicants should follow these steps:
- Applications in natural sciences (biological sciences, biomedical research, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics) should be submitted through The Royal Society
- Applications in humanities and social sciences should be submitted through the British Academy
- Apply via the Flexi-Grant application and grant management system
- Confirm eligibility for the programme and host institution
- Enter personal and contact information
- Provide a detailed career summary for both the applicant and UK sponsor
- Write a comprehensive career history
- List educational qualifications
- Upload the UK sponsor’s statement of support
- Enter full details of the proposed research project
- List relevant academic publications
- Explain motivation for applying to the fellowship
- Upload all required supporting documents
- Complete all mandatory fields, review, and submit the application
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:
- Completed online application form (via Flexi-Grant)
- Research proposal
- Applicant’s Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Publication list
- UK sponsor’s statement of support
- Sponsor’s CV
- Host institution confirmation or approval
- Proof of PhD award or thesis submission/defence (by the deadline)
- Referee details as requested in the application system
Application Deadline
- March 11, 2026
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